If you are planning to make any kind of changes in the flooring of your house; then there are many aspects that you should remember. As compared to the past years, there are now a variety of options that you can find in bamboo flooring. The reason why bamboo has become a common material to use in different products is that it comes with good quality and it is good for the environment as well.  This is why you will find many people who choose bamboo to change the flooring of their home and office.

As compared to hardwood, bamboo grows easily as it takes only 5-6 years as compared to 25-30 years that trees take to grow. As most people understand the fact that how cutting trees are damaging the environment, thus the harvest of bamboo is encouraged more as it helps in saving trees that are otherwise chopped to get wood for various purposes.

While other flooring options may confuse you, Bamboo is a great choice to make. It also demands limited resources and time, all you need to do is find a good and experienced carpenter who can work on the flooring as not bamboo flooring are not the same, thus you need to be particular about any choice you make. 

By doing some research on the internet, you can find some of the best professionals that deal in bamboo flooring.

Here are some of the tips that will help you find the best option in bamboo flooring:

The kind of flooring you want

You can find 2 types of floorboards in bamboo including strand woven and traditional.  The traditional bamboo flooring generally comes in 2 kinds of grain directions including vertical and horizontal. It could be solid or engineered; it is almost 25% harder than the maple and oak flooring. It is still easy to be gouged or scratched.  This is why many people complain when they install traditional flooring boards.

This is why a better option is to choose strand-woven bamboo as it is made with the use of safe adhesives that are environment friendly as well.  This flooring option is durable and strong thus you can easily use it for many long years without worrying about the wear and tear that can happen to it. 

As compared to the traditional bamboo, it is not easy to scratch this flooring.

The hardness of flooring

It is an important aspect to consider that how hard the flooring is. A measurement scale for hardness is used which is known as the Janka Hardness scale, you can measure the thickness of flooring on it. If you have children or pets at your place, then the thickness rating of the flooring should be more than 2300. You can also ask for samples to understand that which flooring option will be the best as per the needs of your house. 

Is the manufacturing of flooring environment-friendly?

If the flooring is strand-wove or engineered, then the chances are that it has been processed to increase the effectiveness of it.  You should look for the bamboo flooring that is made without any kind of non-off gassing adhesives and the one that is formaldehyde-free. 

Your purpose in buying the flooring

You should also be specific of the purpose for which you need the flooring; do you need for commercial or residential purpose?  Do you want to buy an option that can easily deal with the high-traffic situation? Is moisture a concern for you?  Answering all such questions will help you select the best option for flooring that will go well with your requirements. 

Do you wish to buy matching accessories?

If you want the interiors of your house to look outstanding, then adding some bamboo accessories is an excellent choice to make. You can easily add stairs, matching baseboard, flooring vents, stair nosing, and base shoe. 

Is it under your budget?

It is important to consider the budget aspect before you choose any particular option in flooring for your house or office. 

Warranty of the flooring